Question on changing order of Sub reports

rbuser

Hi;

I'm using RB6.x and I have one report that has six sub-reports in it.
The order that the sub reports print match to the order that the sub
reports are organized in the parent report (referring to the tab pages).
I need to change the order of the sub reports, even though in the Parent
report I move the sub reports bands around, it does not change the
orders. How do I this?

Thanks!
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Best Regards;
Ben Hayat
Micro Intelligence Corp.
MicNet@Ix.Netcom.Com

nicocizik

Ben,

The order that the subreports are printed is determined in two different
ways. First if your subreports are 'Section' style, the print order is set
based on the ZOrder (how close to the front each subreport component is on
the band relative to the other components). This feature can be adjusted by
using the 'bring to front' or 'send to back' opitions when you right click a
component. Second, if your subreports are 'Child' style, the print order is
determined by the 'ShiftRelativeTo' property.

Nico Cizik
Digital Metaphors

rbuser

Nico;

I tried, but no luck. Let me specify what I have then you may be able to
help me. On the main report's detail section I have three bands of sub
report: a) Quote b) Booking c) Sales
At the bottom of the page where the tab shows: a)Sales b)Quote c)Booking

I want them to print in the order of: Quote, Booking and Sales (as the
bands are).

Now If I right click on any band and choose bring to front or back, it
does not change the order on the bottom tabs.

When you say "Right click on component" can you be more specific please?

Thanks!
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Best Regards;
Ben Hayat
Micro Intelligence Corp.
MicNet@Ix.Netcom.Com

nicocizik

Ben,

When you set the ZOrder of Subreports in your report, the tabs at the bottom
will not reflect their print order. The tabs only show which order you
created the subreports in. Try bringing your Sales subreport to the front
first followed my Booking and Quote. This should make the subreports print
in the order you desire.

Nico Cizik
Digital Metaphors

rbuser

> Try bringing your Sales subreport to the front

Thank you Sir. Your clear info solved the problem. Thanks!
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Best Regards;
Ben Hayat
Micro Intelligence Corp.
MicNet@Ix.Netcom.Com